GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — While there are hundreds of tourist attractions in Gatlinburg, the Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies is among the biggest. It first opened its doors in 2000 and has become ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WATE) — Ripley’s Aquarium in the Smokies hosts Sensory Friendly Nights! The aquarium has earned Champion status through CAN (Champion Autism Network). CAN is awarded to ...

Advocates for Autism announces the 11th Annual Autism Family Day: Sensory Splash, taking place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies.

Amy Lynn takes us to Gatlinburg for a visit to the popular Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. She talks with Chuck Winstead about some upcoming activities and events. To plan your visit, check out ...

Update on 6:30 a.m. Tuesday: Tennessee Ripley Attractions General Manager Ryan DeSear said he wasn't sure if flames reached Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies. DeSear said the aquarium's live web camera ...

Despite being hundreds of miles from the ocean, East Tennessee is actually home to two of the best aquariums in the country. Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg and Tennessee Aquarium in ...

Tennessee is packed with activities for kids of all ages, from theme parks and interactive museums to outdoor adventures.

Chuck Winstead with Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies, gets us ready for Trick-or-Treat Kick-Off at the Aquarium, Boo at the Barnyard at Ripley’s Old MacDonald’s Farm Mini-Golf, and Fright Night’s at ...

(WBIR-Gatlinburg, Tenn.) Santa deserves a vacation every chance he gets. The world's most jolly elf is currently enjoying a break at Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies in Gatlinburg. "A lot of people ...

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — You’ll hear tales of missing teeth and forbidden passion, a perfect match and some fish-flippin’ action. It’s not exactly “The Love Boat.” But for Daniel and Brittany Walden, ...

are being threatened by wildfires that have destroyed hotels, homes and businesses. But the aquarium, which houses more than 10,500 animals, is still standing, Ryan DeSear, Tennessee Ripley ...